Opus 5 Too Cautious for Autonomy, Pairs with Fable for Lean Code
Sauers_ · x · 2026-08-30
A developer notes that while Opus 5 trails Fable in math, its main limitation is excessive caution. It fears failure, frequently requesting active reassurance and direction, which hinders long-term autonomous workflows. In practice, Fable directs Opus to write Lean code, continuously answering its questions, creating a complementary setup.
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